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| Zlarin, Croatia | |||
| Šibensko-Kninska Županija | |||
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| Country |  Croatia |
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| District | Šibensko-Kninska Županija | ||
| Founded | app. 9th century A.d. | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Speaker Čovik | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 8.19 km² (3.2 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | ||
| Population | |||
| - Total | 276 to app 1.500 | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| Postal code | 22232 | ||
| Area code(s) | (+385) 22 | ||
Zlarin's crystal clear water and beauty of its nature earn him a name of Golden Island (insula auri). Its untouched nature is divine place for rest.
Zlarin is a small and extremely beautiful island of the Dalmatian coast of Croatia near the city of Šibenik. Administratively, it is part of the Šibenik-Knin County. In winter times entire island has an population of 276 people, but from March to October its population grows substantially up to 1500 souls. Zlarin has large expatriot community and it is to be said that there is Zlarinjanins(Croatian word for inhabitants of Zlarin), dead or alive, on every continent on the planet Earth, including Antarctica.
Zlarin's highest point is Klepac at 174 metres above sea level. During bright and sunny day from this point you can see mount Velebit and volcanic Jabuka (island) in the center of Adriatic sea. Zlarin has myriad fig and Cyprus trees, and other natural plants. Inner parts of the island are unhabited and covered in thick forest. That thick forest and Adriatic sea air, combined, produce the best quality air in Mediterranean sea.
It's interesting to say that Zlarin is one of few islands of the Adriatic sea not to allow access for cars. Ecologically friendly environment.
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[edit] Geographical position
Zlarin is, with an area of 8.19 km², and 18.7 km of coastline, the third largest island of the Šibenik archipelago, south-west from Šibenik, part of middle Dalmatia. It is situated a bit more than 2 km far from the mainland. In the administrative and territorial partition of the Republic of Croatia. Zlarin belongs to the Šibenik-Knin county, precisely, to the city of Šibenik. The island is connected to the mainland cities of Sibenik and Vodice by ship that comes about 10 times a day.
[edit] History
There is evidence on life on Zlarin since prehistory from Neolithic times to Roman ages. Also there is evidence that Liburnians often visited and maybe lived on Zlarin.
1245. In document called “Privilegije” from Bela IV Croatian-Hungarian king , name of Zlarin is mentioned as part of City of Šibenik.
1289. Name of Zlarin is mentioned in official paper where city of Šibenik gives entire island to Bishop of Šibenik (until 1843).
1458. The brotherhood of the Lady of Raselj Church has its own statute what is the first Čakavian matricula on Latin script. The legend about the building the church of the Lady of Raselj says that the church was planned to be built on the hill of Klepac. However, some people found the picture of the Lady on a tree near the today's location of the church. They moved a picture to Klepac, but next day it disappeared and was re-discovered on the same place. So, they decided to build the church there. The correct date of build is unknown but it is sure that it was built before 08.04.1448.
1621. In the bay of Bucina the small chapel was built, with one picture from the Tizian painting school.
1649. Šibenik nobles are escaping to Zlarin because of the plague epidemy.
1735. Second church in Zlarin is built, Assumption of Mary Church, bigger, on the place of the old church. Foto
1810. Elementary school is opened on the island.
1826. Zlarin becomes center of district.
1835. Cholera outbreak kills 70 of app 1400 inhabitants of island.
1839. The public clock-tower, The Leroj was built. Foto
1852. Zlarin school becomes the main district school.
1909. The Leroj clock was renovated.
1929. A small power plant was built.
WWII During the Second World War the inhabitants of Zlarin were resisting the Fascist occupation, many of them died. After the war, many Zlarinians have reached high positions in the Yugoslav Army and Navy. During the war, Zlarin was bombed several times.
1956. Zlarin was connected to the energy web of Croatia.
1972. A small telephone central was opened; an everyday ship line to Sibenik was introduced.
1975. Zlarin has its own magazine called "Pisma s otoka"-Letters from Island.
1976. In the most significant development project on the island water was brought to the island by waterway from cape Jadrija; 8 km of the waterways were built on the island.
1977. A monument consisting of two great anchors, dedicated to all Zlarin sailors and emigrants, has been rosen on the second biggest pier in the Zlarin port.
1991. During Croatian War of Independence Zlarin was bombarded for second time in 50 years, by Serbian artillery. In separate incident following the ballistic mistake, the centre of the village was shot by the cannon grenade from Zirje.
1993. The Papal nuncio opened renovated and enlarged telephone central.
2000. Waste processing plant has been built; primarily sponsored by Anthony Maglica, as of March 2007, it has yet to become operational.
[edit] Churches of Zlarin
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[edit] Handmade Coral jewelry of Zlarin
Island Zlarin in middle Dalmatia is famous for it s red corals. Red corals are trademark of Croatian coast and brand of Zlarin. In summer, mostly when a lot of tourist are on island, you can be witness of ceremony that is held for sailors who are going on a sailing by night to find corals. Dalmatian songs are sung, man and woman are dressed in folk costumes which are very authentic for that area. The ceremony is held to wish luck to sailors. To be updated.
[edit] Authentic traditional clothes
Among other very interesting things to see and hear on this tiny island there is one especially great. Only to be found on island of Zlarin. Traditional clothes are usually made of light fabric with three different colors. Black, red and white, also women's clothes have a lot of decorations. It is customary to wear gold necklaces and earrings with folk clothes. White socks and black shoes. Ladies wear knives on back of folk clothes. To be updated
[edit] Regattas
Each year Yacht club Zlarin organizes three boat regattas.
Annual "Zlarinska regata krstaša" , "Latinskin idrun na kureja" regatta and New Year "Zlarinska regata krstaša".
In 2008. 6th of the Zlarinska regata krstaša is scheduled on 19.04. - 20.04.2008. OPEN class. Since 2004. yacht club Zlarin organizes New Year "Zlarinska regata krstaša" on 31st December each year.
While "Zlarinska regata krstaša" is sporting event, Latinskin idrun na kureja regatta is interesting one. This regatta is reserved for wooden boat built on old, exclusively hand-made traditional way and propelled by so called Latin sail (mainsail, triangular sail).
Zlarin's forefathers used those boats and techniques for centuries. Latin sail is extensively used when sailing against the wind. In harsh winter times you had to be very skilled and courageous to navigate such boats in very unfriendly environment just to bring handful of fish to your family at home. This regatta is omage to them and their courage.
Every year natives of Zlarin flock from all over the world, to get together on a hot and sunny July day to recreate a part of their ancestors life. They forget about mighty engines that they have on deck, young and old, cousins and friends, side by side, are waiting anxiously for the starting shot. Everything calms down, you can hear wind in your ears, your eyes are full of Sun, boats are gently whispering to the sea and in that moment you can see how things were on this island 500 years ago. Shot rings out cascading to the sea, men get their ropes, they get the sails up, wind is blowing the sails and spectacular scene is raveling in front of your eyes. Fifty, sixty sails are covering horizon and they go... and for the full four hours they will battle the Adriatic sea just as they do for centuries.
2006. Latinskin idrun na kureja regatta
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[edit] Famous people from Zlarin
Vesna Parun, famous Poet
Mladen Bjažić, famous Poet
Anthony Maglica, founder of Maglite
Ante Gregov, Painter
Dubravko Lepej, Painter, Scriptwriter
Jagoda Kaloper, Painter, Actress
[edit] Pictures of Zlarin
 Zlarin's Sailors monument |
 The Leroy |
 Assumption of Mary church |
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[edit] Music of Zlarin
In the evening, men of Zlarin get together on the village main square, they sit around, talk, play card game called Briškula and drink some wine.
After a while thay relax and often form groups named Klapa and they sing a song or two.
Listen to one of favorite called "I ve fallen in love with you"...
[edit] External links
- Zlarin Portal Site
- Zlarin Background Information, in Croatian
- Hotel Koralj, Zlarin, Croatia
- DVD Zlarin,in Croatian, site of brave member of Fire brigade Zlarin (Always ready,always on lookout),contains additional references(pictures and texts) about Zlarin
- English croatian dictionary
[edit] Help us improve this page
If you wish to contribute to this page and you do not now how to please contact [1] Sections made by family of antsisters of passed away inhabitants of this island do contact us [2]
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